Cash as Capital
To fulfill the promise of cash transfers, we need to double down on investment in research.
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Nonelected Community Representatives
Community-based organizations play a larger role in deciding development projects than local politicians.
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Review
The Closer You Look, the Worse It Seems
New research details how US families struggle with unstable income not just from year to year but even from week to week.
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Experimental Conversations: Perspectives on Randomized Trials in Development Economics
A dialogue with University of Michigan professor Dean Yang on what we can—and can't—learn from randomized controlled trials.
Solving Big Social Problems by Thinking Small
Frugal, flexible, and inclusive “jugaad innovation” provides a compelling model for nonprofits looking for innovative solutions to significant problems.
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There Is No Geography to Intelligence and Passion
How can NGOs help communities manage their own growth?
Choosing Nurture, Not Nature, to Improve Financial Decision-Making in America
Behavioral insights can inform low-cost, low-touch strategies for re-designing financial services that promote consumer well-being.
Podcast
Building a Culture of Opportunity Within Disadvantaged Communities
How the organization MORTAR is creating entrepreneurship opportunities for poor and minority communities.
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Gender Lens Investing: Uncovering Opportunities for Growth, Returns, and Impact
How gender lens investing can contribute to economic prosperity and equal rights.